Introduction The Ena Harkness or Harkness Rose is a bright and fragrant English Rose which will make a great cosmetic addition to a garden. These plants are climbers and are usually seen growing along...

Persea is a genus of 150 species of fruit-bearing evergreen trees. P.gratissima is a tall shrub which should be grown in a stovehouse. It will grow around 60 feet with pear-shaped fleshy fruits with...

Blechnum is a genus of greenhouse and hardy evergreen ferns. Greenhouse Species B.auriculatum, from South America grows between 1.5 and 2 feet. B.brasiliense, from Brazil is tree fern which reaches between two and three...

Catasetum is a genus of epiphytic orchids including over 100 species originating from Central and South America and the West Indies. When cultivating, you can grow them in pans and baskets, using a compost...

Peach leaf curl is a fungal disease which appears in peaches, nectarines and almonds. The disease will first appear appear in spring after young leaves begin to unfurl. The first noticeable sign will be...

Celtis is genus of around 70 species of deciduous trees and shrubs. C.australis grows to around 60 feet although it is not fully hardy in Britain. Another species, C.oxxidentalis is taller at around 80 feet,...

Cenia is a genus of annuals and perennials related to the Cotula genus. One species which may be cultivated in the British Isles, C.barbata produces small and numerous yellow flowers. When planting C.barbata, place...

Cephalanthus is a genus of evergreen and deciduous flowering plants which come in the form of shrubs and small trees. Although the genus includes multiple species, the most relevant for cultivation in the British...

With the cold months well and truly here, it’s time to think about taking care of your flowers during the winter. It’s important to take precautions during the winter, otherwise you’re likely to find...

Rathbunia is a genus of four species of greenhouse succulent plants. They have large bushes and thin ribbed stems. R.alamosensis grows to around 10 feet, 3 inch thick stem and red flowers. R.sonorensis is...